JAMES MAY TO EXPLORE THE GREAT EXPLORERS FOR CHANNEL 5 SERIES
Channel 5 have commissioned The Great Explorers with James May (3x90'), which will see the former Top Gear host follow in the footsteps of famous explorers, telling their stories and journeys.
May will retrace the steps of explorers including Christopher Columbus, Sir Walter Raleigh and James Cook. Each episode will examine the story and journey of each explorer, and well as revelations about their personal lives.
James May said: "TV shows are often described as ‘journeys’ and ‘explorations’. This one really is about journeys and exploration. We all think we know the basic pub facts about these three great men, but the reality may come as a bit of a surprise. It certainly was to me."
Guy Davies, Commissioning Editor, Factual, Channel 5 said: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome James May to Channel 5 as he embarks on this extraordinary journey. His unique blend of wit, curiosity, and boundless enthusiasm and occasional mischief makes him the perfect guide to retrace the historic paths of Columbus, Raleigh, and Cook in an innovative, revisionist and entertaining way.”
Will Daws, Managing Director & Executive Producer, Plum Pictures added: “Behind every expedition are stories of courage, innovation and ingenuity along with mistakes, missteps and miscalculations. The stories of these famous explorers are bold, dramatic and not for the feint hearted.”
More details will be announced in due course.
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